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2007 Ballina RSL Fishing Club’s Australia Day Kids Fishing Competition Results

Sarah Joblin caught the biggest fish! The
eight-year old won the 5-9 years category with an 800g bream.

The 10-16 years division was won by 12 year-old Andrew Powell with a 600g flathead.

Sarah won a Shimano rod, reel and tackle box as well as a fishing chair and snorkel set. Andrew won a Shimano rod, reel and tackle box as well as tackle and an inflatable kayak.

Congratulations Sarah and Andrew!

Andrew Powell also won a prize for the most species caught.

In the 5-9 years division, Shaun Ross (aged 8) came second and Ethan Mason- Reynolds (aged 5) came third.

For the 10-16 years division, Lukas Flannery (aged 12) came second and Jake Hesse (aged 11) came third. Daniel Richter (aged 16) came second in the category for most species caught.

A total of 186 children – 52 girls and 134 boys – entered this year’s competition. That’s triple the amount of last year’s entries! They managed to catch 37 fish in the catch-and-release competition. Congratulations to all winners and to all those who participated and ‘had a go’. It was a fantastic day out along and on Ballina’s Richmond River!

The competition was proudly coordinated by the Ballina RSL
Fishing Club and the Ballina RSL Club extends many thanks to all Fishing Club members who played a role in this incredibly successful event.

The competition was proudly supported by Shimano, Dave’s Bait Shop Ballina and the Ballina RSL Club. The Ballina
RSL Club wishes to officially thank and acknowledge the support of these wonderful sponsors.

See you all next year ...